A devastating accident occurred at St Lucy’s school in Wahroonga, Sydney, Australia, resulting in the tragic loss of 10-year-old Sanad Shahriar, who was the only child of his parents.

The incident unfolded on Wednesday, November 1, when the young boy was crushed by a lift at his special needs school.

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Emergency services were promptly dispatched in response to reports of a child trapped in the lift. Unfortunately, they were unable to save Sanad, and he tragically lost his life at the scene.

The boy’s parents, Hasan Shahriar, an engineering manager, and Dr. Yasmin Haque, a General Practitioner, are said to be deeply affected by the heartbreaking loss.

News of the incident was shared within the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) alumni Facebook group, expressing condolences and requesting prayers for the young Sanad, Hasan Shahriar, and Dr. Yasmin.

Both SafeWork NSW and NSW Police are conducting investigations to determine whether any fault existed with the 1970s-era lift in the school.

A spokeswoman for SafeWork NSW confirmed that they had been informed of a fatal incident at the school and that their investigation is ongoing.

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Following the accident, the school was placed in lockdown, with more than 200 students advised to remain inside during the incident. The school has remained closed as the investigation proceeds.

Floral tributes and messages of sympathy have poured in for the young boy and his family, with one tribute reading, “Rest in peace sweet boy,” placed in the school’s front office.

A neighboring special needs school also expressed their condolences, saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We extend our sympathy and hold you in our hearts.”